WisDems: How Tim Michels will make our schools less safe
MADISON, Wis. — With school back in session, Tim Michels has yet to answer how he will keep students safe from gun violence. Beyond planning to hold an annual conference on “school safety” he has yet to establish a clear plan that
Protect Our Care: FACT SHEET: Republicans are determined to hike premium costs for Americans
While President Biden and Democratic lawmakers fought hard to lower health care costs for Americans, Republicans were fighting to keep health care prices high, increase profits for Big Pharma, and pull one over on the American people going into election
Wauwatosa School District: Wauwatosa West High School granted rights to produce Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Wauwatosa, WI — Wauwatosa West High School has been selected as the sole high school in the state of Wisconsin to receive rights to produce Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Nearly 300 schools across the nation applied to this special
WisDOT: New memorial honors Wisconsin State Patrol’s fallen heroes
A new memorial stands at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy as a tribute to eight state troopers who lost their lives on duty. The Wisconsin State Patrol officially dedicated the monument during a ceremony Friday at the academy located at
USDA: USDA Rural Development attends ribbon cutting for new, affordable multifamily housing project
MARINETTE, Wis., Sept. 9, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin Rural Development State Director Julie Lassa joined representatives of Newcap Inc, Trolley Station Terrace, Hunt Capital Partners, WHEDA, Merchants Capitol Corp, WEDC and others at a ribbon cutting Thursday to
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Kewaunee County residents join legal action to hold Kinnard Farms accountable to strong permit terms that protect drinking water
Madison, WI—Today, a group of six Kewaunee County residents represented by Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) intervened in a legal dispute between Kinnard Farms—one of the state’s largest concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)—and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) over
DNR: Columbia County Shooting Range opens handgun range for public use
POYNETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced upgrades and repairs are complete at the Columbia County Shooting Range. The handgun range, now including a bullet-catcher, is also open to the public. Improvements to the range, located at
U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on President Biden’s reversal of Trump-era “public-charge” rule
“No immigrant should be punished for getting health, housing, and food aid they are eligible for when tough times hit. I am grateful that the Biden Administration is restoring the longstanding ‘public-charge’ policy and formally rejecting changes put forward by
Hamilton campaign: Sheriff Barrett is running scared
[Madison, WI….] Sheriff Kalvin Barrett has retaliated against Dane County Detective Anthony Hamilton by placing him on administrative leave after Hamilton exposed Barrett and others in the sheriff’s department of altering law enforcement reports. Detective Hamilton said he was escorted
Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff slams Republicans in the state Legislature for putting politics before the lives of Wisconsinites with diabetes
LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff slammed Madison Republicans for hiding at home while Wisconsinites with diabetes suffer from soaring insulin costs. “Madison Republicans love to talk about problems, but when the time comes
DATCP: Results announced for Wisconsin Cranberry Board election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2022 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Rochelle Hoffman of Tomah, Amber Bristow of Warrens, and Michael Gnewikow of Warrens began three-year terms as elected
DNR: Seeking hunter education volunteer instructors
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers with a passion for teaching hunting or shooting and a desire to pass on safe hunting skills, including the safe handling of firearms, to become certified hunter education
NRSC: Barnes wants to cut WI prison population by 50%
Washington, D.C. – Mandela Barnes has repeatedly advocated for cutting the state’s prison population in half, eliminating cash bail and other progressive criminal justice reforms. Barnes is a dangerous Democrat. As reported by FOX News: Before entering public office, Barnes previously worked as an organizer
USDA: Biden-Harris administration now accepting applications for $1 billion rural high-speed internet program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is now accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people in rural America nationwide. The Department
U.S. Rep. Steil: Presents 2022 Health Care Hero award to nurse responding to Waukesha parade attack
WAUKESHA, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) presented Wisconsin’s First District Health Care Hero Award to Sherry Berg, BSN at Waukesha Memorial Hospital for her dedication to caring for others in the community. “Sherry’s dedication and commitment to serving others is incredibly
WisDOJ: UPDATE: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Eau Claire, Wis.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the City of Eau Claire, Wis. that occurred on the night of Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Seven Wisconsin lawmakers named ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’
MADISON –Seven of Wisconsin’s federal lawmakers have been recognized with WisconsinFarm Bureau’s ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award. Every two years, lawmakers who have advocated for agriculture during the previous congressional session are recognized with the award. This year’s criteria is
The American Legion, Dept. of Wisconsin: 4th annual Celebration of Freedom
Portage, WI – The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin, celebrates its 4th Annual Celebration of Freedom, honoring all who served and continue to serve, at the Veterans Memorial Field (Columbia County Fairgrounds) in Portage, September 9 & 10, 2022. This year’s
WisGOP: Responds to Barnes claim about illegal campaign donations
[Appleton, WI] – In response to a complaint RPW filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission showing that Mandela Barnes and Brad Pfaff accepted illegal campaign donations, the Barnes campaign tried to say that federal law allows them. Instead of just
Milwaukee County Supervisor Martinez: Supervisors Martinez, Zerpa, and Martin disagree with ARPA task force decision to reject funding the Mitchell Park Domes
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, September 8, the American Rescue Plan Act Task Force unanimously recommended rejection of a resolution, authored by Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez which would have appropriated $19 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to finance the Mitchell Domes rehabilitation.